How far is North Providence, RI from North Smithfield, RI?

The driving distance from North Providence, RI to North Smithfield, RI is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.69 mi
00h 19m
Flight
9.13 mi
14.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.13 mi
Kilometers
14.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.69 mi
Kilometers
17.21 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Smithfield
Fri, Apr 17, 12:44 PM EDT
Return by in North Providence
Fri, Apr 17, 1:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Providence
2026-04-17T12:24
Arrive North Smithfield
Fri, Apr 17, 12:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Providence
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Smithfield
RI

County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina

From North Providence
5.3 mi
00h 10m
To North Smithfield
5.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Providence and North Smithfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Providence and North Smithfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    141 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · Fruit Hill Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Evans Park

    92 m · 13 sec · Evans Park

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Smith Street

    563 ft · 14 sec · Smith Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Fruit Hill Avenue

    3059 ft · 1 min · Fruit Hill Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Smithfield Road

    131 m · 14 sec · Smithfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mineral Spring Avenue

    2895 ft · 1 min · Mineral Spring Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Douglas Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Douglas Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Douglas Pike

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Douglas Pike

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Providence Pike

    567 ft · 12 sec · Providence Pike

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Branch Pike;Providence Pike

    2286 ft · 49 sec · Branch Pike;Providence Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Providence Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Providence Pike

  13. 13

    Turn right onto George Lee Road

    138 m · 12 sec · George Lee Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Woonsocket Hill Road

    957 ft · 37 sec · Woonsocket Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Providence and North Smithfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
149.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Douglas Pike
5.5 mi · 51%
Providence Pike
2.24 mi · 21%
Douglas Avenue
0.97 mi · 9%
Fruit Hill Avenue
0.59 mi · 6%
Mineral Spring Avenue
0.55 mi · 5%
Branch Pike
0.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Douglas Pike

Continue on Douglas Pike

5.5 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smithfield
00h 10m from North Providence
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Providence and Chance Rain Showers near North Smithfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Providence to North Smithfield?

The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Smithfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from North Providence and 5.3 miles from North Smithfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.50 one way or $3.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Providence and Chance Rain Showers near North Smithfield.

Stop Ideas Near Smithfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smithfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smithfield.

RAIL

Providence station

15 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

41 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

46 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Providence and North Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 9.13 mi (14.69 km).

North Providence

#1 North Providence

Town in Rhode Island, United States

Population32,507
Coordinates41.8501000, -71.4661700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
North Smithfield

#2 North Smithfield

Town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

Population12,576
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.5495100
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: North Providence (-71.46617, 41.8501)
End: North Smithfield (-71.54951, 41.96677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.43 L · about $1.50
Round trip
$3.00
0.76 gal · 2.86 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.50 $3.00
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.69 $3.39
Premium $4.86 $1.85 $3.69
Diesel $6.00 $2.28 $4.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Rhode Island · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between North Providence and North Smithfield. The current time is 12:24:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.